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1972 Map of Green Ridge

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Green Ridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

Routt National Forest dominates this 1970s landscape, centered on the high divide of Green Ridge. The area is defined by its drainage network, with Little Morrison Creek, Morrison Creek, and Silver Creek carving through the northern terrain, while Wheeler Creek and Beaver Creek flow from the central highlands. The topography is notably steep, as evidenced by The Slide and prominent elevations like Simpson Mountain and Lone Spring Butte.

Evidence of high-altitude recreation and passage is found in the Silver Creek (Foot) Trail and a designated Pack Trail winding through the eastern slopes. To the southwest, Eagle Rock Lakes and Eagle Rock provide distinct landmarks in a region largely defined by the broad Wheeler Basin. This survey captures the wilderness character of the Colorado high country before significant modern development, focusing on the natural contours and water systems of the Routt County backcountry.